Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2024

In 2023, we witnessed a rise in conscientiousness regarding alcohol consumption, a revival of simple pleasures, robust experimentation with flavors, and the continued elevation of modern cocktails. This innovative technique involves infusing plant-based fats into spirits to impart unique flavors.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

So here they are, VinePair’s 50 best spirits of 2023, tasted and ranked. Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Bombay Sapphire played a large role in taking London Dry gin mainstream by dialing down the juniper and amping up clean, fresh botanicals through vapor infusion. Mix up a dry Martini and you won’t even need a twist garnish.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Made from pear brandy and infused with pear juice, cloves, Saigon cinnamon, and cane sugar, this liqueur opens up with baking spice and gingerbread aromas followed up by a smooth dose of peak-season Bartlett pear on the palate. Average Price: $39 The article The 7 Best Liqueurs to Gift This Holiday (2023) appeared first on VinePair.

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The Cocktail Lovers

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Ryan Mackie from Lyaness came out tops overall, but ahead of his winner’s interview, we chatted to The House of Suntory DOJO 2023 winners, Francesco Cercato, from Scarfe’s Bar at the Rosewood Hotel, London and Amine Azil Fechtal, from Endo At The Rotunda. Mandarin infused Haku and absinthe spray to elevate the senses.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

You’re a bartender or home bar enthusiast who just made a spirit infusion. However, the infusions dominating the current cocktail bar scene are elevated ingredients made by creative, forward-thinking bartenders as a way to riff on classic builds. As sophisticated as these infusions can be, they also share some low-brow origins.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The History of Vermouth Seminar at ELEVATE 2023 was presented by Steven Dragun, United States Ambassador Bodegas Lustau. Then, various herbs, plants, and species are infused into the base. Photos by Justin Harrison What are Vermouth and Sherry? Vermouth is a fortified wine, distilled spirit added to increase the alcohol proof.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Valentine’s Day is here so it’s time to infuse your cocktail lineup with a little romance and fun. And if you need more, here are the Valentine’s Day recipes from 2023, plus a bonus round of themed drinks. Chilled hibiscus tea* 1 dropper Bittermens Burlesque bitters Top with 2 oz. 14 festivities.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Now that you’re up to speed, here are the 24 best non-alcoholic drinks brands for 2023. While unsweetened, the drink’s fresh flavors are spot on with a straight-up Mojito.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Queen in Miami’s Negroni riff Idol’s Eye, with N3 gin, Campari infused with strawberries and plum wine. Queen offers a riff on the Negroni called Idol’s Eye ($22), featuring the bold flavors of N3 gin, complemented by the sweetness of Campari infused with strawberries. The Spicy G&T ($19) combines pine-forward St.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 29, 2024

Rewind to early September 2023, and the internet was abuzz. 675ml River mint infused Remy Martin VSOP Cognac* 300ml River mint infused Cointreau* 300ml Imperfect Mandarin Mead* 20 dashes Wattleseed bitters 500ml toasted and rehydrated coconut milk 200g spent coffee grinds Clarification: See above. Strain and bottle.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Your favorite bartender can create gorgeous patterns with bitters, spray the inside of a cocktail glass with vermouth, or make custom stenciled patterns on an egg white cocktail. These bitters bottles come in classic amber brown or gorgeous matte black– and in two sizes: 2 oz or 4 oz. Copyright A Bar Above 2. Copyright A Bar Above 9.

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VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

The brand received a Best Whiskey medal in 2023 for its 2013 Bourbon and a 2022 Gold medal for its limited-edition 50-year Armagnac. An inviting American twist on traditional European herbal liqueurs, this aromatic spirit offers layered bitter, floral, and herbal notes and a long, bittersweet finish.

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Good Spirits News

MARCH 15, 2024

CAMPARI CASK TALES BOURBON FINISH Campari Cask Tales is a limited edition collection featuring the brand’s iconic bitter liqueur finished in unique barrels from across the globe. Here, Campari is finished in selected bourbon barrels from Wild Turkey Bourbon. Here, Campari is finished in selected rum barrels from Appleton Estate Rum.

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Gingerbread cookie infused Knob Creek ½ oz. Carpano Antica 1 dash Bittermen – New England spiced cranberry bitters 1 dash woodford orange bitters ➜ Grab a large container, pour all the gingerbread cookies in the container (crush some of the cookies up), add the bottle of Knob Creek (keep the bottle to refill it).

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Cocktail Contessa

OCTOBER 15, 2022

To add a more colorful flavor palate for this maple whiskey sour recipe, I use a two kinds of syrup, and some cinnamon bitters to balance out the kick of sweetness. Use sassafras and sorghum bitters by Bourbon Barrel Foods Give it a ginger bite. However, the whites add a beautiful head of foam onto the top of the coupe. Make it sassy!

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The success of this movement is reflected in New York’s latest Michelin Guide, which awarded stars to 10 Korean restaurants (out of 70 starred establishments in total) in 2023, including two new additions, Bōm and Meju. It starts with sweet, salt, and bitter at the same time. I call it a Korean rosé,” Park says.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Photos by Justin Harrison The pair explained that absinthe, an herb-infused alcohol made from fennel, anise, and wormwood, was once widely known as a liquid that made people crazy. The post We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2023: The History and Mystery of Absinthe appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

The range of use is great — from sweet, creamy cheese foam garnishing a cocktail to hard cheese grated on top or even infused within spirits,” the report says. For example, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo is offering a Martini that features vodka infused with Japanese salmon jerky.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

SMALL GIFTS FOR THE COCKTAIL LOVER Copyright A Bar Above A BAR ABOVE COCKTAIL ATOMIZER AND EYE DROPPER BITTERS BOTTLES We have a new product designed to really take cocktails to the next level! We launched several new courses in 2023 on specific topics relating to cocktails, so make sure to look them over!

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VinePair

JANUARY 17, 2024

These qualities — along with the recipe for his Beachcomber Negroni, my favorite drink of the entire lifespan of Existing Conditions — are clear for all to encounter in “ Tropical Standard ,” the book on classic and modern tropical cocktail technique that he released with co-author Ben Schaeffer in 2023.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

After the more in-your-face Viva Magenta of 2023 , Peach Fuzz “captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. Corporate beverage director Carla Lorenzo created the drink with Sipsmith gin, chamomile-infused amontillado sherry, lime, simple, guava and cucumber. The Pantone Color of the Year 2024 is Peach Fuzz.

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VinePair

MAY 1, 2024

For every mass-market trend (cristalino, RTDs) there’s emerged a niche counter movement for tapped-in enthusiasts to enjoy, such as still-strength blancos, and infused curados. Either way, its fruity, floral, almost candied profile kicks things off with a bright bang, while bitter white pepper brings balance to the finish.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In 2023, Rolling Fork Rum founders Turner Wathen and Jordan Morris acquired the trademark; Wathen hails from the same family that formerly owned Bourbon de Luxe and scores of sister brands. Bitter orange peel and cinnamon-infused simple syrup lead into a floral/herbal blend of saffron, rose water, and lemon drops.

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VinePair

APRIL 22, 2024

In 2023, Impact Databank estimates that mezcal exports to the U.S. Baijiu’s strong and unique flavors pair best with bold and intense flavors — think sour, numbing, spicy, and even bitter dishes,” Zhou explains. And despite the relatively challenging flavor of the Mexican agave spirit, Americans seem to love the stuff.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Owners and longtime friends of ours Joe Scheibelhut and Dan Graston carefully infuse every single beer they brew with, in their own words, ‘science and stuff,’ and these dudes absolutely f*cking nail it with every style they make, whether it’s iconic and classic or iconoclastic. . —

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

As a positive offshoot, many cutting-edge bars have judgment-free vibes and menus that give crowd-pleasing Margaritas just as much care and attention as lacto-fermented mushroom infusions. Bitter & Twisted’s Solero. Its a promising playlist. Grey Hen takes cues from Prohibition-era Chinatown.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Harlem Brew Soul: A Beer-Infused Soul Food Cookbook Celeste Beatty was one of the first Black woman to own a brewery in the U.S. 25 $50 and Under “Bitter is Better” T-Shirt With a cheeky illustration of the legendary Count Negroni, this T-shirt leaves no doubt about where your loyalties lie. $28 See link for distribution.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 18, 2024

While you’re preparing for the big reveal, feel free to indulge in some of our previous top 10 whiskey lists: 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , and 2017. Its fantastic stuff, even better than the 2023 Cellar Aged , showcasing plenty of wood, for sure, but also lots of fruit, vanilla, and a big almond nougat note.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 21, 2024

While you’re preparing for the big reveal, feel free to indulge in some of our previous top 10 whiskey lists: 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , and 2017. Its fantastic stuff, even better than the 2023 Cellar Aged , showcasing plenty of wood, for sure, but also lots of fruit, vanilla, and a big almond nougat note.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 29, 2025

In 2023, Venezuelas oldest rum producer, Hacienda Santa Teresa , introduced Speyside Cask Finish, the first new expression under the Santa Teresa label in 30 years. Now Santa Teresa is adding yet another unique cask finish to its lineup, Coffee Cask, and the backstory here is even more elaborate. Ill let them explain. So, there you have it.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The bar is Tartan House and it opened in the Butchertown neighborhood in August 2023. In the house Old Fashioned, she pairs only a quarter-ounce of Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie with mushroom-infused bourbon, Pedro Ximenez sherry, and chocolate bitters. “Scotch can be a polarizing flavor,” says Favre.

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VinePair

APRIL 17, 2025

Similarly, theyve looked beyond the classic supporting cast of savory herbs and bitter roots to instead focus on vibrant fruits and expressive flowers, all with the added upshot of delivering a sense of place. With a vermouth-style bitterness on the palate, match like for like by mixing in a G&T or Negroni. market in 2023.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Beginning with Valerie , opened in 2018, and followed by Madame George in 2022 and Lolita in 2023, Minaya has created three cocktail programs rooted in classic inspiration and driven by a near-obsessive DIY ethic. It’s a jasmine-infused Margarita variation with acid-adjusted orange juice and a house-made peppercorn salt on the rim.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2025

We found that alcohol-free bitter aperitifs are often the most convincing, as their botanical-driven profiles are more easily replicated than other spirits categories. The former is a near-perfect replacement for bitter red amaro, delivering bitter grapefruit peel, orange blossom, and gentian root flavors.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For instance, Gin & Juice, the RTD line of ready-to-drink cocktails from Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, are available Chicago-based Puttshack , a tech-infused mini-golf concept, and the movie house chain AMC Theatres. Yelp analyzed the change in consumer searches, comparing September 2023 through August 2024 vs. the 12 months prior.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

In 2023, a year that saw U.S. In Chicago, Culics quince eau de vie joins carrot-infused mezcal, celery root liqueur, Gentian aperitif, and dry vermouth in an earthy Farm Stand Negroni at all-day bar Truce. Rakija, brandy, schnapps, eau de vie whatever one calls it is a historically tough sell among American consumers.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Openings are slowing, closures are accelerating, symptomatic of a dicey moment when no one is quite sure if drinkers want to double-fist NA beers and THC-infused seltzers, or just crush dizzyingly strong double IPAs. Credit: ISM Brewing In fall of 2023 I was in Yakima, Wash., Louis Credit: Blue Jay Brewing Co.

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